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NO. The Mid-Bay toll bridge and its connector bypass are outside the city limits of Destin and are owned and operated by the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority. The City of Destin is not involved in decisions related to the bridge or bypass and does not receive revenue from tolls. Contact the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority

There are two public tennis courts located at Buck Destin Park, 724 Legion Drive. They are open daily from 9 a.m. until dusk. For more information, call the Destin Parks & Recreation Department at (850) 650-1241 or (850) 654-5184. Buck Destin Park

All groups of 20 or more wishing to gather or hold an event of any nature on city-owned property are required to secure a Park Event Permit through the Destin Parks & Recreation Department. Examples include, but are not limited to; weddings, anniversary parties, family reunions, company picnics, sporting events and private parties. Learn more about beach weddings and park permits

The City of Destin contracts with PAWS for animal control. To report an aggressive animal, call (850) 244-0196 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nights and weekends, call (850) 685-6003. More contact information for PAWS

Golf carts cannot be operated on any public street or pedestrian facility (sidewalk). A properly modified Low Speed Vehicle that complies with conditions set forth in Florida Statute 316.2122 “Operation of a Low Speed Vehicle on certain roadways” may be driven on streets that are designated as Low Speed Vehicle accessible. Also, see more information about this here.

The City of Destin contracts with Waste Management, Inc., for all solid waste services within the city limits, including recycling. Single-family, residential recycling is available curbside. If you live on a condominium or multi-family building that does not provide recycling options, recycling can be dropped off at the city's Public Services Maintenance Yard located at 3949 Commons Dr. A recycling dumpster is located just inside the gate to the left of the building and is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Visit our solid waste page for details.

The City of Destin does not prohibit the placement of a pop up canopy on beaches within the city limits. Please note that leaving canopies on the beaches overnight may interfere with the beach cleaning services or may impede possible turtle nesting activities.

Political signs follow the same rules and regulations for all signs set forth in the City's Land Development Code, Article 16.

A. Signs are prohibited from being placed in the city's rights-of-way or medians.B. Signs must be located on private property.C. Placement of signs on utility poles, trees or fences is prohibited.D. Signs must not obstruct the visibility of pedestrians, cyclists or motorists traveling or entering public streets.E. Signs must not block the visibility triangle of intersections.* Signs in violation of these provisions can be collected by the Code Enforcement Division and may be disposed of.Destin Land Development Code, Article 16

The harbor pump, located on the south side of Destin Harbor off of Gulf Shore Dr., runs seven days a week from approximately 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the spring, summer and fall. The pump is run on an as-needed basis during the winter because water quality is naturally better during the cooler months.